How far is Gordon Heights, NY from Riverhead, NY?
The driving distance from Gordon Heights, NY to Riverhead, NY is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gordon Heights and Riverhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordon Heights and Riverhead.
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Start on Seymour Lane
31 m · 10 sec · Seymour Lane
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Turn left onto Gray Avenue
1310 ft · 1 min · Gray Avenue
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Turn left onto Carr Lane
1005 ft · 46 sec · Carr Lane
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Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto Middle Country Road
12.8 mi · 20 min · Middle Country Road
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Continue on Route 25
1.5 km · 2 min · Route 25
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordon Heights and Riverhead.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Middle Country Road
Turn right onto Middle Country Road
12.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Gordon Heights and Sunny near Riverhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gordon Heights to Riverhead?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wading River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Gordon Heights and 11.1 miles from Riverhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gordon Heights and Sunny near Riverhead.
Stop Ideas Near Wading River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wading River.
Bridgeport
Union Station
Old Saybrook station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gordon Heights and Riverhead. Straight-line distance: 16.62 mi (26.74 km).
#1 Gordon Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 4,042 |
| Coordinates | 40.8587100, -72.9706600 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverhead
Town in New York
| Population | 33,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.9170400, -72.6620400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-72.662044, 40.91705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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